Beni | Ben E | Benny
Beni | Ben E | Benny
Beni | Ben E | Benny
Seasoned Design Chameleon — living between contrasts, driven by curiosity — continuously adapting & reshaping my perception of life at the intersection of creativity & research.
Seasoned Design Chameleon — living between contrasts, driven by curiosity — continuously adapting & reshaping my perception of life at the intersection of creativity & research.
Seasoned Design Chameleon — living between contrasts, driven by curiosity — continuously adapting & reshaping my perception of life at the intersection of creativity & research.
Philosophy & Approach
Solving Problems beyond Interfaces
My Philosophy:
Adaptability is the core driver in both design & life.
The faster you are able to adapt, the more you can design process and outcome.
Industry Challenges:
Overcoming growing pains, focus drain & trade-offs
Adaptability struggles during growth slow key factors of product scaling and focus
My Approach:
Design Chameleon adapting to your needs
Picking the skills & time frame YOU need to minimize pain and maximize outcome.
Win-Win Synergy:
2-sided agility in function, cooperation & growth.
A fresh boost & perspective to strengthen both your product & my career diversity.
My Philosophy:
Adaptability is the core driver in both design & life.
The faster you are able to adapt, the more you can design process & outcome.
Industry Challenges:
Overcoming Growing pains, Focus drain & trade-offs
Adaptability struggles during growth slow key factors of product scaling & focus.
My Approach:
Design Chameleon adapting to your needs
Picking skills & time drame YOU need to minimize pain and maximize outcome.
Win-Win Synergy:
2-sided agility in function, cooperation & growth.
A fresh boost & perspective to strengthen both your product & my career diversity.
My Philosophy:
Adaptability is the core driver in both design & life.
The faster you are able to adapt, the more you can design process & outcome.
Industry Challenges:
Overcoming Growing pains, Focus drain & trade-offs
Adaptability struggles during growth slow key factors of product scaling & focus.
My Approach:
Design Chameleon adapting to your needs
Picking skills & time drame YOU need to minimize pain and maximize outcome.
Win-Win Synergy:
2-sided agility in function, cooperation & growth.
A fresh boost & perspective to strengthen both your product & my career diversity.
My Philosophy:
Adaptability is the core driver in both design & life.
The faster you are able to adapt, the more you can design process & outcome.
Industry Challenges:
Overcoming Growing pains, Focus drain & trade-offs
Adaptability struggles during growth slow key factors of product scaling & focus.
My Approach:
Design Chameleon adapting to your needs
Picking skills & time drame YOU need to minimize pain and maximize outcome.
Win-Win Synergy:
2-sided agility in function, cooperation & growth.
A fresh boost & perspective to strengthen both your product & my career diversity.
Services, Skills & Tools
What I learned along the way
Services, Skills & Tools
What I learned along the way
Tools of Preference
Tools of Preference
Tools of Preference
My Goal: Seamless adaptation to your individual tool chain
Research & Concept
Research & Concept
Research & Concept
GPT | AI
GPT | AI
GPT | AI
Notion
Notion
Notion
Miro
Miro
Miro
Miro
Miro
Ideation & Design
Ideation & Design
Ideation & Design
Figma
Figma
Figma
Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
Framer
Framer
Framer
Miro
Miro
Planing & Organization
Planing & Organization
Planing & Organization
TickTick
TickTick
TickTick
Asana
Asana
Asana
Trello
Trello
Trello
Jira
Jira
Jira
Communication
Communication
Slack
Slack
Slack
G-Suite
G-Suite
G-Suite
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Teams
Teams
Teams
Services & Skills
Services & Skills
Services & Skills
IC Lead | Mentoring | Design Team Lead
Need someone who can rally the design troops and keep the creative vision sharp?
I step in as an individual contributor (IC) or team lead to help shape direction, guide designers, and make sure no good idea gets lost in the Slack abyss.
I support teams hands-on, whether they need mentorship, a strong creative lead, or someone to help scale design processes as the product grows. Think of me as a mix of coach, captain, and contributor—without the drama.
Research, Concept & Ideation
Every great product starts with knowing who it’s for and why it matters.
I dig into user needs, business goals, and market trends to uncover real opportunities (not just guesses). From there, it’s all about generating & shaping ideas — sketches, flows, napkin scribbles — until we land on a concept worth building. It’s half investigation, half imagination, and fully essential.
Branding & Corporate Identity
Your brand is more than just a logo — it’s how people feel when they interact with your company.
I help craft visual identities that actually say something, from the colors and typography to the overall vibe. Whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing a tired look, I’ll create a system that works across all channels and tells your story consistently. One part strategy, one part style, all heart.
Digital Product Design (Mobile, Web & Desktop)
From slick mobile apps to robust web platforms, I design digital products that are easy to use, beautiful to look at, and built to solve real problems.
This includes UX (how it works) and UI (how it looks) — so your users don’t have to guess, click twice, or scream into a pillow.
I balance user needs with business goals to create a holistic little something that is functional and delightful. No unnecessary bells and whistles — unless they’re fun to use.
Design for Digital & Print Media
Sometimes your product needs more than pixels on a screen.
I create visual designs for digital campaigns and traditional print — whether it’s a killer keynote deck, a social ad, or a good old-fashioned brochure. Everything stays on-brand and on-point.
It’s design that speaks the same language everywhere your audience hangs out.
Prototyping, User Testing & Validation
Why guess what works when you can test it?
I build interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life before they’re fully developed. Then we run them by real users to see what clicks (and what doesn’t).
This helps us validate concepts early, catch issues fast, and avoid costly “oops” moments down the line. Think of it as quality control for your big idea.
Design audit | Product Testing | QA
Already have a product but not sure if the design’s pulling its weight?
I do thorough design audits — checking usability, accessibility, consistency, and overall experience. I also help test for edge cases, spot visual bugs, and suggest improvements that’ll make your product smoother, smarter, and more lovable.
It’s like a check-up for your products design health.
Design Consultations & Workshops
Whether you're stuck on a specific challenge or just need fresh eyes on your product, I offer consultations tailored to your needs.
I also run hands-on workshops to align teams, explore ideas, or kickstart projects. No buzzwords, no post-it marathons — just collaborative sessions with real outcomes.
Bring your team, your questions, and maybe some laughs for in between.
IC Lead | Mentoring | Design Team Lead
Need someone who can rally the design troops and keep the creative vision sharp?
I step in as an individual contributor (IC) or team lead to help shape direction, guide designers, and make sure no good idea gets lost in the Slack abyss.
I support teams hands-on, whether they need mentorship, a strong creative lead, or someone to help scale design processes as the product grows. Think of me as a mix of coach, captain, and contributor—without the drama.
Research, Concept & Ideation
Every great product starts with knowing who it’s for and why it matters.
I dig into user needs, business goals, and market trends to uncover real opportunities (not just guesses). From there, it’s all about generating & shaping ideas — sketches, flows, napkin scribbles — until we land on a concept worth building. It’s half investigation, half imagination, and fully essential.
Branding & Corporate Identity
Your brand is more than just a logo — it’s how people feel when they interact with your company.
I help craft visual identities that actually say something, from the colors and typography to the overall vibe. Whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing a tired look, I’ll create a system that works across all channels and tells your story consistently. One part strategy, one part style, all heart.
Digital Product Design (Mobile, Web & Desktop)
From slick mobile apps to robust web platforms, I design digital products that are easy to use, beautiful to look at, and built to solve real problems.
This includes UX (how it works) and UI (how it looks) — so your users don’t have to guess, click twice, or scream into a pillow.
I balance user needs with business goals to create a holistic little something that is functional and delightful. No unnecessary bells and whistles — unless they’re fun to use.
Design for Digital & Print Media
Sometimes your product needs more than pixels on a screen.
I create visual designs for digital campaigns and traditional print — whether it’s a killer keynote deck, a social ad, or a good old-fashioned brochure. Everything stays on-brand and on-point.
It’s design that speaks the same language everywhere your audience hangs out.
Prototyping, User Testing & Validation
Why guess what works when you can test it?
I build interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life before they’re fully developed. Then we run them by real users to see what clicks (and what doesn’t).
This helps us validate concepts early, catch issues fast, and avoid costly “oops” moments down the line. Think of it as quality control for your big idea.
Design audit | Product Testing | QA
Already have a product but not sure if the design’s pulling its weight?
I do thorough design audits — checking usability, accessibility, consistency, and overall experience. I also help test for edge cases, spot visual bugs, and suggest improvements that’ll make your product smoother, smarter, and more lovable.
It’s like a check-up for your products design health.
Design Consultations & Workshops
Whether you're stuck on a specific challenge or just need fresh eyes on your product, I offer consultations tailored to your needs.
I also run hands-on workshops to align teams, explore ideas, or kickstart projects. No buzzwords, no post-it marathons — just collaborative sessions with real outcomes.
Bring your team, your questions, and maybe some laughs for in between.
IC Lead | Mentoring | Design Team Lead
Need someone who can rally the design troops and keep the creative vision sharp?
I step in as an individual contributor (IC) or team lead to help shape direction, guide designers, and make sure no good idea gets lost in the Slack abyss.
I support teams hands-on, whether they need mentorship, a strong creative lead, or someone to help scale design processes as the product grows. Think of me as a mix of coach, captain, and contributor—without the drama.
Research, Concept & Ideation
Every great product starts with knowing who it’s for and why it matters.
I dig into user needs, business goals, and market trends to uncover real opportunities (not just guesses). From there, it’s all about generating & shaping ideas — sketches, flows, napkin scribbles — until we land on a concept worth building. It’s half investigation, half imagination, and fully essential.
Branding & Corporate Identity
Your brand is more than just a logo — it’s how people feel when they interact with your company.
I help craft visual identities that actually say something, from the colors and typography to the overall vibe. Whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing a tired look, I’ll create a system that works across all channels and tells your story consistently. One part strategy, one part style, all heart.
Digital Product Design (Mobile, Web & Desktop)
From slick mobile apps to robust web platforms, I design digital products that are easy to use, beautiful to look at, and built to solve real problems.
This includes UX (how it works) and UI (how it looks) — so your users don’t have to guess, click twice, or scream into a pillow.
I balance user needs with business goals to create a holistic little something that is functional and delightful. No unnecessary bells and whistles — unless they’re fun to use.
Design for Digital & Print Media
Sometimes your product needs more than pixels on a screen.
I create visual designs for digital campaigns and traditional print — whether it’s a killer keynote deck, a social ad, or a good old-fashioned brochure. Everything stays on-brand and on-point.
It’s design that speaks the same language everywhere your audience hangs out.
Prototyping, User Testing & Validation
Why guess what works when you can test it?
I build interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life before they’re fully developed. Then we run them by real users to see what clicks (and what doesn’t).
This helps us validate concepts early, catch issues fast, and avoid costly “oops” moments down the line. Think of it as quality control for your big idea.
Design audit | Product Testing | QA
Already have a product but not sure if the design’s pulling its weight?
I do thorough design audits — checking usability, accessibility, consistency, and overall experience. I also help test for edge cases, spot visual bugs, and suggest improvements that’ll make your product smoother, smarter, and more lovable.
It’s like a check-up for your products design health.
Design Consultations & Workshops
Whether you're stuck on a specific challenge or just need fresh eyes on your product, I offer consultations tailored to your needs.
I also run hands-on workshops to align teams, explore ideas, or kickstart projects. No buzzwords, no post-it marathons — just collaborative sessions with real outcomes.
Bring your team, your questions, and maybe some laughs for in between.
IC Lead | Mentoring | Design Team Lead
Need someone who can rally the design troops and keep the creative vision sharp?
I step in as an individual contributor (IC) or team lead to help shape direction, guide designers, and make sure no good idea gets lost in the Slack abyss.
I support teams hands-on, whether they need mentorship, a strong creative lead, or someone to help scale design processes as the product grows. Think of me as a mix of coach, captain, and contributor—without the drama.
Research, Concept & Ideation
Every great product starts with knowing who it’s for and why it matters.
I dig into user needs, business goals, and market trends to uncover real opportunities (not just guesses). From there, it’s all about generating & shaping ideas — sketches, flows, napkin scribbles — until we land on a concept worth building. It’s half investigation, half imagination, and fully essential.
Branding & Corporate Identity
Your brand is more than just a logo — it’s how people feel when they interact with your company.
I help craft visual identities that actually say something, from the colors and typography to the overall vibe. Whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing a tired look, I’ll create a system that works across all channels and tells your story consistently. One part strategy, one part style, all heart.
Digital Product Design (Mobile, Web & Desktop)
From slick mobile apps to robust web platforms, I design digital products that are easy to use, beautiful to look at, and built to solve real problems.
This includes UX (how it works) and UI (how it looks) — so your users don’t have to guess, click twice, or scream into a pillow.
I balance user needs with business goals to create a holistic little something that is functional and delightful. No unnecessary bells and whistles — unless they’re fun to use.
Design for Digital & Print Media
Sometimes your product needs more than pixels on a screen.
I create visual designs for digital campaigns and traditional print — whether it’s a killer keynote deck, a social ad, or a good old-fashioned brochure. Everything stays on-brand and on-point.
It’s design that speaks the same language everywhere your audience hangs out.
Prototyping, User Testing & Validation
Why guess what works when you can test it?
I build interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life before they’re fully developed. Then we run them by real users to see what clicks (and what doesn’t).
This helps us validate concepts early, catch issues fast, and avoid costly “oops” moments down the line. Think of it as quality control for your big idea.
Design audit | Product Testing | QA
Already have a product but not sure if the design’s pulling its weight?
I do thorough design audits — checking usability, accessibility, consistency, and overall experience. I also help test for edge cases, spot visual bugs, and suggest improvements that’ll make your product smoother, smarter, and more lovable.
It’s like a check-up for your products design health.
Design Consultations & Workshops
Whether you're stuck on a specific challenge or just need fresh eyes on your product, I offer consultations tailored to your needs.
I also run hands-on workshops to align teams, explore ideas, or kickstart projects. No buzzwords, no post-it marathons — just collaborative sessions with real outcomes.
Bring your team, your questions, and maybe some laughs for in between.
Experience & Career Path
Milestones of my Design Journey
Experience & Career Path
Milestones of my Design Journey
Design Degrees
Design Degrees
Design Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Interface Design
Univ. of Appl. Sciences Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts in Interface Design
Univ. of Appl. Sciences Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts in Interface Design
Univ. of Appl. Sciences Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts in Interface Design
Univ. of Appl. Sciences Potsdam
Prof. Training as Designer for Digital & Print Media
OSZ Druck- & Medientechnik Berlin
Prof. Training as Designer for Digital & Print Media
OSZ Druck- & Medientechnik Berlin
Prof. Training as Designer for Digital & Print Media
OSZ Druck- & Medientechnik Berlin
Prof. Training as Designer for Digital & Print Media
OSZ Druck- & Medientechnik Berlin
Key Facts
Key Facts
19+ Years’ Experience
Team & IC Lead
Design Multidisciplinarian
Self-Managed
Full Product Life Cycle Coverage
Goal-Driven
20+ Happy Clients
60+ Successful Projects
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Latest Collaborations
Latest Collaborations
Latest Collaborations
IC Design Lead & Design Team Lead
@
Cara Care
4+ years
•
01 | 2020 — 07 | 2024
•
Startup
•
Health Care
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@
Dojo Madness
3+ years
•
08 | 2016 — 09 | 2019
•
Startup
•
Gaming
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@
Wefox
4+ months
•
03 | 2016 — 07 | 2016
•
Startup
•
Insurances
UI / UX Designer
@
SinnerSchrader Mobile
1 year
•
2015 — 2016
•
Agency
•
Web & Mobile
Designer for Digital & Print Media
@
OK Werbung
8+ years
•
2006 — 2015
•
Agency
•
Health Care
IC Design Lead & Design Team Lead
@ Cara Care • 2020 – 2024
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@ Dojo Madness • 2016 – 2019
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@ Wefox • 2016
UI / UX Designer
@ SinnerSchrader Mobile • 2015
Designer for Digital & Print Media
@ OK Werbung • 2006 – 2015
IC Design Lead & Design Team Lead
4+ years @ Cara Care • 2020 – 2024
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
3+ years @ Dojo Madness • 2016 – 2019
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
4+ months @ Wefox • 2016
UI / UX Designer
1 year @ SinnerSchrader Mobile • 2015
Designer for Digital & Print Media
8+ years @ OK Werbung • 2006 – 2015
IC Design Lead & Design Team Lead
@
Cara Care
4+ years
•
01 | 2020 — 07 | 2024
•
Startup
•
Health Care
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@
Dojo Madness
3+ years
•
08 | 2016 — 09 | 2019
•
Startup
•
Gaming
Team Lead & Sr. Product Designer
@
Wefox
4+ months
•
03 | 2016 — 07 | 2016
•
Startup
•
Insurances
UI / UX Designer
@
SinnerSchrader Mobile
1 year
•
2015 — 2016
•
Agency
•
Web & Mobile
Designer for Digital & Print Media
@
OK Werbung
8+ years
•
2006 — 2015
•
Agency
•
Health Care
Some of my satisfied Clients
Corporates
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Startups
Corporates
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Startups
Outside Work
The Yin to my Yang
Outside Work
The Yin to my Yang
Outside Work
The Yin to my Yang
Outside Work
The Yin to my Yang
Character Traits
Curios
Curios
High Agency
High Agency
Adaptable
Adaptable
Creative Thinker
Creative Thinker
Solution-Oriented
Solution-Oriented
Feedback-Driven
Feedback-Driven
Minimalistic
Minimalistic
Compassionate
Compassionate
Reliable
Reliable
Thorough
Thorough
Humble
Humble
Passions & Interests
Audiophile
Audiophile
Electronic Tinkering
Electronic Tinkering
Nature
Nature
Woodwork & Craftsmanship
Woodwork & Craftsmanship
Space Exploration
Space Exploration
Philosophy
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology
Stand-up Comedy
Stand-up Comedy
Background Story
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
01 Intro
My life has always been shaped by the vast contrasts surrounding me — fueling my everlasting curiosity for understanding and driving persistent adaptation through readjustment to my core values, living conditions, and passions.
02 Where it all started
Born in Berlin (Germany) as an only child within a patchwork family of six half-siblings — spread across different ages, places and levels of connection — adaptability was ingrained in me from the very beginning.
03 Breaking with traditions
As the child of two professional classical musicians with family traditions rooted in artistic crafts — I quickly squirmed out of imposed piano lessons and toward my own chosen field of passion and curiosity — understanding technology.
04 Digging deeper for Understanding
After I eventually disassembled (and occasionally even fixed) every electronic device at home, I began hacking & improving my most used & beloved ones: game consoles.
05 The Ghost in the Machine
Shifting from Hardware to Software while building my first websites around the age of 14, I soon discovered a new field to dive into and scratch my constant itch of curiosity — the human mind.
06 Balancing the System
So I threw myself into the vast oceans of Psychology & Philosophy, realizing that my inner curiosity & drive wouldn’t be fulfilled by gaining understanding & logic alone, but by also utilizing my artistic heritage to create. This inevitably led me to my profession of passion: Design.
07 The Sweet Spot
I explored the vast variety within the field and eventually found my sweet spot in Digital Product Design — a discipline combining high demand for analytical thinking with creative aspects of crafting diverse outputs & support materials, all filtered through the translation layers of psychology & (brand) philosophy.
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No matter if you want to talk about your current / future product, problems to solve or just want to discuss design philosophy —
Just book a quick 15 minute call and I will curiously unpack your story to see where our potential overlap might take us.
No matter if you want to talk about your current / future product, problems to solve or just want to discuss design philosophy —
Just book a quick 15 minute call and I will curiously unpack your story to see where our potential overlap might take us.
No matter if you want to talk about your current / future product, problems to solve or just want to discuss design philosophy —
Just book a quick 15 minute call and I will curiously unpack your story to see where our potential overlap might take us.
© 2025 Benjamin Erxleben
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© 2025 Benjamin Erxleben
All rights reserved